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I N V E S T O R P R E S E N TAT I O N
N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 7
Disclaimer
The material contained in this presentation is provided solely for your general knowledge and is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all matters and developments concerning The Western Investment Company of Canada (“Western”). Western has taken all reasonable care in producing the information contained in this presentation. This information may still contain technical or other inaccuracies, omissions, or typographical errors, for which Western assumes no responsibility. Western makes no representation or warranty regarding, and assumes no responsibility for, the use, validity, accuracy, completeness, reliability or currency of any claims, statements or information in this presentation.
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This document may contain certain forward-looking information and statements, including without limitation, statements pertaining to Western's ability to locate and complete acquisitions, obtain financing and the necessary approvals, including regulatory approvals. Statements containing the words: 'believes', 'intends', 'expects', 'plans', 'seeks' and 'anticipates' and any other words of similar meaning are forward-looking. All statements included herein involve various risks and uncertainties because they relate to future events and circumstances beyond Western's control. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. A description of assumptions used to develop such forward-looking information and a description of risk factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking information can be found in Western's disclosure documents on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Western does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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I. Table of Contents
Sections Pages
I Table of Contents 3
II. Overview of Western 4
III. Overview of Acquisitions 16
Appendix A – Management Team and Directors 27
Appendix B – Comparable Company Analysis 34
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Overview of Western
Western Overview
Goals100 MM in equity investments
by Jan 20193 industry sectors by Jan 2019
Strategy
Acquire significant ownership positions in successful companies by: i) Offering "Continuity Capital“ ii) Providing oversight using "Pattison Principles“ and
Rockefeller Habits“; iii) Maximize return to shareholders through "Western Sensibility"
PurposeTo create long-term wealth for shareholders by building and maintaining a
diversified portfolio of strong, stable and profitable Western-based companies and help them grow
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Discussion on “Continuity Capital”
Fund succession and/or growth for an already successful business
Founder share ownership with unique put/call structure and earnouts
Buy-in program for existing management
Entrepreneur friendly, respectful negotiations
Board of Directors seat / voting fairness for owner
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Deep Experience Building Companies
Western’s Board of Directors Experience
Name Reporting Issuer Exchange Position From ToScott Tannas Western Financial Group Inc. TSX Director May 1996 June 2017
Western Financial Group Inc. TSX CEO May 1996 Jan 2014
Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc. TSX Director Aug 2014 Present
James F. Dinning Bronco Energy Ltd TSX Chairman Feb 2009 Nov 2010
Liquor Stores N.A. Ltd. TSX Chairman Sept 2004 July 2017
Parkland Fuel Corp. TSX Director Aug 2004 May 2014
Oncolytics Biotech Inc. TSX, NASDAQ Director Mar 2004 Mar 2016
Russel Metals Inc. TSX Chairman Feb 2003 Present
Western Financial Group Inc. TSXV Chairman Nov 2002 June 2017
Willard Yuill Shaw Communications Inc. TSX, NYSE Director Oct 1999 Present
Western Financial Group Inc. TSX Director Sept 2004 Apr 2011
Robert Espey Parkland Fuel Corp. TSX President/CEO/COO Jan 2011 Present
Parkland Income Fund TSX VP Retail Nov 2008 Dec 2010
Kabir Jivraj Northview Apartment (REIT) TSX Trustee May 2006 Aug 2011
NorSerCo Inc. TSX Director Dec 2010 Aug 2011
O2Capital Inc. (Xianburg Data Systems Canada) TSX-V Director Feb 2008 May 2011
Platform Resources Inc. TSX-V Control Person Apr 2004 Feb 2005
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Significant Insider Ownership
Western Insider Ownership
Shareholder Shares Ownership
Scott Tannas (CEO) 1,011,000 3.31%
Shafeen Mawani (COO) 649,606 2.13%
Willard Yuill (Director) 608,000 1.99%
Kabir Jivraj (Director) 565,000 1.85%
James Dinning (Director) 531,000 1.74%
Robert Espey (Director) 530,000 1.74%
Other Insiders 400,000 1.31%
Total Management & Directors 4,294,606 14.07%
Other Shareholders 26,120,650 85.93%
Total Shares Outstanding1 30,415,256 100.00%
1 As of November 15, 2017
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Western’s Investment Criteria
Investment Criteria
Deep Verticals
1) Insurance / Financial Services2) Distribution / Retail 3) Agriculture and Related
Services
4) Human Services 5) Special Situations
Acquisition Enterprise Value
$10-100 million
Ownership 30%-100%
GeographicRegion
Western Canada (BC, AB, Sask, MB)
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Oversight Plan for Acquisitions
Pattison principles, Rockefeller habits
� Quarterly rhythms / meetings
� Industry analysis to support decisions of portfolio companies
� Critical number generation/monitoring (KPIs)
� One year planning with 10 year BHAG (“Big Hairy Audacious Goal”)
� Continuing mentoring and education for executives of portfolio companies
� Business focus – long term vision
Western Management and Directors Experience
� Prior history of building industry leading companies in Western Canada
� Industry expertise aligns with target verticals
� Active in the local community; strong ability to generate acquisition leads and connect with Western Canadian entrepreneurs
� Diversified skill set in operations, finance and sales
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<30–39 40–49 50–64 65+
Small Businesses Medium Businesses
Growing Opportunity to Partner with SMEs
� ~60% of small and medium sized business owners are aged 50 or older and nearing retirement; the trend is expected to increase as the population continues to age
� Many owners do not have succession plans in place and are expected to transition ownership in the next 10 years
� A majority of small and medium sized businesses have been in operation for greater than 10 years and have a track record of profitability
Aging Business Owners Looking for Liquidity Large Number of SMEs Available in Canada
� Western Canada comprises ~37% of all available companies between 20-199 employees or ~55,000 companies within the target size range and geographic area
� Western expects attractive valuations between 3-6x EBTIDA given the expected increased supply of businesses as owners reach retirement
Source: Statistics Canada, Key Small Business Statistics - June 2016 and Survey on Financing and Growth of SMEs, 2014
Small Businesses defined as <99 employees; Medium Businesses 100-500 employees
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Emerging Asset Class - Public Private Equity
Public Company Private Equity versus Traditional Private Equity
Permanent Capital:No requirement to exit in 5-7 years compared to traditional private equity; business owners have more certainty of long-term ownership
Tax-free Roll Over: Vendors have the option to receive public stock in Western rather than all cash
Investment Decisions: Investment decisions made on a long-term basis rather than based on the investment horizon
Management Fees: GP / LP structure eliminated; removal of lucrative and expensive private equity fees
Liquidity:Active market available through a public listing for investors versus pre-defined liquidity windows for traditional PE funds
Canadian Publically Traded Private Equity
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Western Development Timeline
Date Announcement Description
Feb 24, 2016$5mm IPO as a capital pool company
Completed largest possible CPC financing under the TSX Venture Exchange
Dec 16, 2016Closing –Investment #1
Closing of GlassMasters acquisition and Qualifying Transaction
Feb 22, 2017Closing of $12.4mmEquity Financing
Completion of $12.4mm equity financing including overallotment option; financing upsized from $7.5mm
June 19, 2017Annual Shareholders Meeting
Western’s first annual shareholder meeting
Sept 1, 2017Closing –Investment #2
Closing of Golden Health acquisition
Sept 21, 2017LOI –Investment #3
Signed LOI for third investment, the “Retailer”
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“Western Sensibility” is a shareholder friendly operating model that ensures that expenses for the Company are in line with revenue generated
� Sustainable but flexible workforce of part-time employees and contractors that expands and contracts on the needs of the company
� Directors compensated through modest option program and unique “time and expense” formula
� Management fees from portfolio companies will be used to offset increased G&A over time
“Western Sensibility” Philosophy
Executive Compensation – Top Three Total Compensation1 ($mm)
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$0.4
$6.3
$1.6
$6.5
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$1.5
$3.0
$4.5
$6.0
$7.5
Western Founders Advantage Mosaic Capital Westaim
1 Based on the 2016 Management Information Circular; included an additional 200K for Western to normalize operations.
Avg:$3.7mm
Ability to Execute Deals in the SME Space
3 Acquisitions Completed
6 LOIs Submitted
10 EOIs Submitted(reviewed documents and met investment criteria)
Fiscal 2017 ~50+ Deals Sourced and Reviewed
Conversion %
LOI Success: 50% (3/6)
EOI Success: 30% (3/10)
Acquisition Sources
Directors / Mgmt 35%
M&A Advisors 60%
Private Equity 5%
Notes: Activity from December 2016 to August 2017 with limited activity in the first three months of the year
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Overview of Acquisitions
Summary of WIC Acquisitions Year-to-Date
The “Retailer”1
Current StatusClosed
(Dec 16, 2016)Closed
(Sept 1, 2017)LOI
(Sept 21, 2017)
Purchase Price $17 mm $5 mm $9.5 mm
Earn-out $1.5mm -- $1 mm
Purchase Price Multiple2 5.86x na 4.98x
WIC Ownership (%) 50.1% 30% 75%
Equity Investment $4.01mm $5.05mm $3.45mm
Leverage3 54% 43% 52%
Cost of Senior Debt Prime + 0.80% 3.00 - 3.30% Prime + 0.75%
Summary of WIC Acquisitions
Notes:1 Based on LOI terms, acquisition is expected to close Nov 30, 20172 Purchase Price multiple based calculated as Upfront purchase price divided by 2017E Normalized EBTIDA3 Leverage defined as Total Debt divided Upfront Purchase Price
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Company Overview:
Investment #1:
Purchase Price $17mm
Purchase Date Dec 16, 2016
Acquisition Multiple1 5.86x
WIC Investment (Ownership %) $4.01mm/(50.1%)
Annual Mgmt Fee $100,000
Leverage at Purchase Date 54%
2017E EBTIDA $2.9mm
2017E Net Income $1.7mm
• Founded in 2001, GlassMasters is one of the largest windshield replacement and repair companies in AB
• 7 retail locations in principal markets of Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton and 2 warehouse locations
• Western owns 50.1%, ATB Capital 25.0% and current management 24.9%
⎼ Maximum earn-out of $1.5mm over four year
⎼ Expansion slated for AB, BC and Sask
Investment Thesis:
Excellent management team, with a track record of double digit cash flow and revenue growth
Resilient earnings even through the downturn in Alberta’s economy
Low capex investment required for growth
Potential for significant organic growth and tuck-in acquisitions in a fragmented market in Western Canada
Financial Metrics:
1 Purchase Price divided by 2017E EBTIDA
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Company Overview:
Investment #2:
Purchase Price $5mm
Expected Purchase Date Sept 1, 2017
Cap Rate 7.70%
WIC Investment / (Ownership %) $5mm / (30%)
Annual Mgmt Fee1 TBD
Leverage 42%
2017E Net Income $0.3mm
• Purchased 30% ownership in three retirement homes in Regina, Estevan and Prince Albert
⎼ Partners include management and a provincial Labour-sponsored Investment Fund who together own and operate 457 beds in eight communities
⎼ Operations date back to 2003
⎼ Full service; offers assisted living to dementia care within the same community
Investment Thesis:
Seasoned management team and largest full service retirement operator in Saskatchewan; under-levered assets
Unique service model by offering “aging in place” care in the same community / facility
Expectation of regulatory changes in the Saskatchewan marketplace will potentially boost expansion potential
Expansion opportunities at sites where occupancy is currently 100% with significant waiting lists
New build sites in planning stages
Financial Metrics:
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1 Western has a 25% ownership in Golden Health Care Management which collects management fees from seven retirement homes with 457 beds
Company Overview:
Investment #3:
Purchase Price $9.5mm
Expected Purchase Date Nov 30, 2017
Acquisition Multiple1 4.98x
WIC Investment /(Ownership %) $3.45mm/(75%)
Annual Mgmt Fee $100,000
Leverage 52%
2017E EBTIDA $1.9mm
2017E Net Income $1.4mm
• Specialty retailer markets high-quality, household products across North America
⎼ Founded 34 years ago; headquartered in Calgary with warehouses located in Eastern Canada and USA
⎼ Strong relationship with major global retailer and is in discussions to expand operations to USA
⎼ Western will own 75% while the owner is expected to retain 25%; $1mm earn-out in place
Diversified product line with low fixed cost requirements
Scalable business model without significant capex spend
Expansion into USA and U.S. wholesale opportunities presents significant growth opportunities for the company
Attractive valuation results in strong expected returns with modest leverage
Financial Metrics:
1 Purchase Price divided by 2017E EBTIDA
The “Retailer”
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Investment Thesis:
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$ 0.030 ($ 0.006 )$0.062
$ 0.016 $0.078
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GlassMasters Golden
Health Care
The "Retailer" Western
G&A
Total Cash
Reserves $2.5mm
2018E EPS
Western 2018E EPS Expectations
� Below summarizes the contribution of each investment
— 2018E PE ratio of ~8.3x based on $0.078 2018E EPS and a current share price of $0.65
— Assuming $2.5 million in cash proceeds is deployed by the end of the current year
Assumptions:• Please see Slide 23 for more details on the assumptions and calculations for the $2.5mm cash reserves EPS contribution
2018E Earnings per Share
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$ 0.078 $ 0.023
$ 0.026 $ 0.014 $0.141
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$0.03
$0.06
$0.09
$0.12
$0.15
$0.18
Current EPS Raise #1 ($15mm)
Raise #2($25mm)
Raise #3($35mm)
Total
Illustrative EPS Impact at $100mm Mkt Cap
2018E EPS Impact – Post Equity Financings
Assumptions:• Please see Slide 23 for more details on the assumptions and calculations
� Proceeds will be used to further invest in high quality Western Canadian businesses with strong cash flow and growth prospects. Post financing WIC will have a:
— Diversified portfolio in 3-4 core sectors with 15-20 portfolio investments by 2019
— 2018E PE ratio once cash is fully deployed:
• 7.4x for Raise #1 at $0.75/share
• 7.9x for Raise #2 at $1.00/share
• 8.5x for Raise #3 at $1.20/share
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Illustrative Impact of Financings
Key Assumptions:
• Purchase price multiples for new acquisitions of 5.50x, 50% leverage and 5% cost of debt
• 5.5% underwriting commission plus execution expenses
• Assumes additional management fees from portfolio companies offsets any additional G&A requirements for Western
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Raise #1
($15mm)
Raise #2
($25mm)
Raise #3
($35mm)
Financing Size 15,000$ 25,000$ 35,000$
U/W Commission 5.50% 5.50% 5.50%
Price 0.75$ 1.00$ 1.20$
Shares Issued 20,000 25,000 29,167
U/W Commission 825 1,375 1,925
Expenses 250 350 350
Proceeds from Financing 13,925 23,275 32,725
Cash
Reserves
Raise #1
($15mm)
Raise #2
($25mm)
Raise #3
($35mm)
Equity Investment 2,500 13,925 23,275 32,725
Purchase Price 5.50x 5.50x 5.50x 6.50x
Leverage 50% 50% 50% 50%
Debt Int Cost 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00%
Amortization % of EBTIDA 20% 20% 20% 20%
Tax Rate 20% 20% 20% 20%
Acquisition Size 5,000 27,850 46,550 65,450
Debt Financing 2,500 13,925 23,275 32,725
Equity Investment 2,500 13,925 23,275 32,725
Portfolio EBITDA 900 5,100 8,500 10,100
Amort / Dep 180 1,020 1,700 2,020
Interest Cost 125 696 1,164 1,636
Taxes 119 677 1,127 1,289
Net Income 476$ 2,707$ 4,509$ 5,155$
Western Pro Forma EPS
Western
Today
Cash
Reserves
Raise #1
($15mm)
Raise #2
($25mm)
Raise #3
($35mm)
Cummulative Net Income 1,893 2,369 5,076 9,585 14,740
Cummulative Shares Oustanding 30,499 30,499 50,499 75,499 104,666
EPS 0.062$ 0.078$ 0.101$ 0.127$ 0.141$
Western Financings
Western Pro-Forma Net Income
Conclusions
� The acquisitions in 2017 validates Western’s strategy:
Management philosophy resonates with entrepreneurs - provides the opportunity to de-risk but maintain control of the company;
Provides management with the certainty of permanent capital and a flexible exit plan;
Seasoned management team and board at Western provides a key differentiator for targeted companies; and
Western has been able to find and execute acquisitions
― Three transactions in the last 18months
• Western believes there is an opportunity to further build a diversified portfolio of attractive Western Canadian companies for shareholders
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Appendix A: Management Team and
Board of Directors
Scott Tannas
Chief Executive Officer, President, Secretary and Director
� Scott Tannas is the Founder of Western Financial Group (“Western”), having served as its CEO from 1996 to 2014. Western was founded as a Junior Capital Pool in 1996. From its headquarters in High River, Alberta, Mr. Tannas oversaw the building of Western through more than one hundred acquisitions, and a number of strategic initiatives.
� Today, Western is a diversified financial services organization with more than $1 Billion in annual sales. 1800+ employees provide nearly 1 million customers with insurance and investment products and services. The company’s network of more than 160 offices stretches across the West from Winnipeg to the Pacific coast.
� On April 15, 2011, after 15 years as a publicly traded company, Western was acquired by Quebec based Desjardins Group, in a $440 million transaction. In the time between the IPO in 1996, and Western’s exit from the public market in 2011, the company’s stock price rose 1038%.
� Scott is a director of Western and its federally regulated subsidiary Western Life Assurance Company. He is also the Lead Director of Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc. (RME:TSX).
� In addition to his business activities, Scott is active in public service. In a Province-wide election on April 23, 2012, Albertans elected Scott as a “Senator in Waiting”, and on March 25, 2013 Prime Minister Harper appointed him to the Senate of Canada.
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ShafeenMawani
Chief Operating Officer
� Shafeen served as a strategic advisor to Western‘s Board of Directors since July 2016. He subsequently was appointed Chief Operating Officer in April 2017.
� He has over ten years of experience advising clients in a variety of sectors including energy, infrastructure, power and utilities and P3 projects. Shafeen started his investment banking career in Toronto as an associate at CIBC World Markets and in Calgary at UBS Securities Canada as Director. In total, Shafeen has advised on over $3.5 billion in acquisitions and executed over $4 billion in debt and equity offerings in the Canadian and U.S. marketplace.
� Shafeen completed his MBA from the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelors in Actuarial Science from Simon Fraser University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst Charterholder and an Associate from the Society of Actuaries.
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Stacey Cross
Controller
� Stacey is a Chartered Professional Accountant with extensive experience in financial accounting and reporting, tax, auditing and management reporting. Prior to joining Western, Stacey worked in a number of financial accounting lead roles, including most recently with Western’s first equity investment, GlassMasters Autoglass, guiding them through the acquisition phase of the business.
� Stacey obtained her CA designation at a national CA firm working in wide range of industries performing both financial and tax advisory work. Since that time, she has worked in various controller roles and at an business advisory firm where she prided herself in working with business owners helping them achieve their business goals.
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James F. Dinning
Chairman of the Board
� Jim Dinning is a corporate director. In addition to chairing the board of Western Investment Company he chairs Russel Metals Inc as well as serving on various other boards of private companies, foundations and trusts. He was chair of Western Financial Group Inc. from 2005 to 2017 when the company was acquired by Wawanesa. He is the past chair of Liquor Stores North America Ltd and Export Development Canada and a former director of Parkland Fuel Corp, Finning International Incand Shaw Communications Inc. From 1997 to 2004, Mr. Dinning was a senior executive of TransAlta Corporation.
� Until 1997, Mr. Dinning held several key positions during his 11 years as a Member of the Legislative Assembly in Alberta, including Provincial Treasurer from 1992 to 1997.
� Mr. Dinning is a Member of the Order of Canada and a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Directors. He is Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Calgary following his tenure as Chancellor from 2010 to 2014.
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Willard Yuill
Director
� Willard Yuill is the Chairman and CEO of The Monarch Corporation, a Canadian private equity company and is an inductee of the 2017 Calgary Business Hall of Fame. TMC is the parent company of Monarch Ventures Inc. and Consolidated Sports Holding Ltd. He was previously Chairman and CEO of Monarch Communications Inc., the parent Company of Monarch Broadcasting Ltd. and Monarch Cablesystems Ltd.
� Mr. Yuill is currently a Director of Shaw Communications Inc. (October 1999) and is Chairman of their Human Resources and Compensation Committee. He is a Trustee of the St. Andrew’s College Foundation (2001) and a Governor of the Western Hockey League (1989). He served as a Director of the Western Financial Group from 2004 to 2011.
� Mr. Yuill is Chairman of the Yuill Family Foundation, a past member of the Alberta Economic Development Authority, a past Director of the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede and a past Chairman of the Medicine Hat College Foundation.
� Mr. Yuill received the Milner Fenerty Pinnacle Award in 1995, the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2003, Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal 2013. In 2006 he received an Honourary Doctor of Laws from the University of Lethbridge and the Alberta Order of Excellence Award in 2016.
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Robert Espey
Director
� Robert Espey is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Parkland Fuel Corporation ("Parkland"), joined Parkland in November, 2008 as Vice President Retail Markets. Throughout his career, Mr. Espey has held a variety of senior management roles across a diverse group of industry sectors including manufacturing, international consulting, and the Canadian military.
� Prior to joining Parkland, Mr. Espey spent three years with FisherCast Global Corporation where he was the Executive Vice President in charge of worldwide sales and marketing and operations, and was ultimately promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Espey was also Vice President of Algonquin Automotive, spent a total of six years in London, England primarily with Computer Sciences Corporation, was a partner with What If Impact, a London based innovation consultancy, and spent four years in the Canadian Navy as a commissioned officer.
� Mr. Espey holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from Royal Military College and his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario.
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Dr. KabirJivraj
Director
� Dr. Kabir Jivraj serves as the Managing Director at AgeCare Ltd. and is instrumental in its success. Dr. Jivraj has acute understanding of health care and the seniors market and extensive business acumen and experience. He served as Senior Vice-President and Chief Medical Officer at Alberta Health Services - Calgary Health Region from 1999 to 2002. He also served as the Vice Dean of the University of Calgary, Faculty of Medicine from 2000 to 2002.
� Dr. Jivraj has been a Clinical Professor at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Medicine since 2001. He has taught undergraduate and graduate students since 1988. He received the Associations Medal of Distinguished Service in May 2000. He was honoured in 2005 as one of the 100 Alberta Physicians of the Century by the Alberta Medical Association and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada from the Royal Course of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada completed in 1985 and Institute of Corporate Directors with the ICD.D Corporate Governance College completed in 2006. Dr. Jivraj obtained his Bachelor of Medical and Surgery degree from the London University, UK, in 1981.
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Appendix B: Comparable Company Analysis
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Western FoundersAdvantage
MosaicCapital
Westaim
Western’s Comparative Companies
2018E Price / Earnings1 Number of Portfolio Companies1
Notes:
1 Factset and company financials as of Aug 31, 2017; Western’s 2018E P/E is based on a current share price of $0.65 and 2018E EPS of $0.078
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Western FoundersAdvantage
MosaicCapital
Westaim
Avg: 22.3XAvg: 5
Western Team
The Western Investment Company of Canada Ltd.1010 24 Street SEHigh River, Alberta; T1V 2A7
Scott [email protected](403) 652-2663
www.winv.ca
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